January 21, 2010
The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino plans to debut SkyJump Las Vegas, a controlled freefall where riders will plummet 855 feet at up to 40 miles per hour, in April.
SkyJump Las Vegas is designed to offer a way to experience thrills similar to skydiving and base jumping.
Riders will be given a short safety lesson and then be suited up in Stratosphere’s custom jump suits.
Each rider will then be connected to a patented, high-speed “descender” machine and led to the edge of a small platform where he or she will leap out and descend 100-plus stories.
Guide wires will keep riders from straying off course. Just prior to reaching the ground, the machine will slow the rider down, bringing him or her to a controlled and safe landing.
For more information, call 800-998-6937 or visit www.stratospherehotel.com

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